Self-Care for Overthinkers: Practical Tips to Reset From Burnout- Episode 005

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Apr 27

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This episode is a soft landing for overachievers, creatives and overthinkers whose minds never seem to rest. It’s not about tough love or hustling harder. Instead, it’s about slowing down, tuning into yourself, and learning simple, joyful ways to recharge. You’ll discover how rest is productive, play is powerful, and mindfulness is magic. The episode also breaks down small, accessible rituals to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect with what brings you joy.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a refreshed perspective on rest and self-care. You’ll learn some simple, actionable ways to manage your energy and create a lifestyle that fuels—not drains—you. Most of all, these tips will leave you inspired to treat your creative mind like it deserves.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Rest is Productive

You don’t have to “earn” rest. Your nervous system craves rhythm, not endless deadlines. Taking a pause keeps you sharp, creative, and capable of following through on your big dreams.

Find Routines That Work for You

Cookie-cutter self-care routines aren’t for everyone. Instead of forcing yourself into a rigid schedule, focus on micro-moments that genuinely bring you joy, like making a mindful cup of coffee or winding down in your coziest socks.

Play Is a Vital Reset Button

Having fun isn’t just for kids. Whether it’s doodling with zero pressure or dancing while doing chores, giving your brain permission to play, even for 5 minutes, rewires it for joy and creativity—not just survival.

Mindfulness Made Simple

Mindfulness doesn’t mean completely clear our your mind. Instead, it’s about givingyour thoughts and emotions space to exist without judgment. Practices like the “Five Senses Meditation” make mindfulness easy, accessible, and highly impactful—even on the go.

Your Environment Matters

Your surroundings influence your mental state. Whether it’s investing in a small cozy corner at home or being mindful of colors that uplift your mood, curating your environment can help you feel grounded and at ease.

This episode is for you if:

✅ You’re spinning your wheels on the grind. You’ve got big dreams, but the cycle of overthinking, self-doubt, and exhaustion keeps you stuck.

✅ You feel guilty about slowing down. Maybe the grind culture voice in your head tells you rest is lazy, or taking it easy feels indulgent, like you haven’t “earned it.”

✅ You crave joy but feel like you’ve lost the map. Playful, carefree moments seem like a distant memory, replaced by hustle and productivity.

✅ You’re chasing the “perfect” self-care routine. You love the idea of self-care but feel overwhelmed by to-do lists and rigid plans that don’t fit your life.

✅ Stillness feels uncomfortable. Quiet moments make you antsy, like you should be “doing” something instead of just being.

✅ Your environment isn’t serving you. Whether it’s a messy workspace or a lack of cozy corners, you wish your surroundings brought you more ease and comfort.

✅ You struggle to give yourself permission to rest. You’re stuck in a cycle of burnout, guilt, or feeling like you need to push through anyway, even when you desperately need a break.

INTRO
okay so I wanna know right now
how many tabs do you have open in your brain
at any given time
I feel like I have at least 75
and it consists of work and what I'm planning to do
the next day
what I'm gonna have for dinner or what not
am I reminding myself to drink water
I wake up in this constant fear that I am forgetting
one of my friends or loved ones' birthdays
like consistently every week
I have to check my phone and my calendar
I'm curious if you've ever been here — it's 2am
and your mind is doing Ted Talks that you never signed up for
maybe earlier that day you saw something online while you were scrolling
and you got this insane idea in your head to start
like a side hustle
now you wanna be an interior designer just out of nowhere
before you know it, you are buying the website domain
you are creating the Instagram account
and you're in hyperfocus mode
just researching this big idea that you have
Or maybe it’s a project at work and you're like
oh my God this is the best idea ever
surely they will promote me to CEO after this
I need to execute and I need to execute immediately
and then it's 5:00am
you've barely gotten any sleep
and in like 90 minutes
you have to get up and get ready for work
or get the kids ready for school
and you're dragging your feet through the day
and suddenly that vision you had at 2am
just seems out of reach
because you're tired
you're exhausted
you've got so much on your plate already
that imposter syndrome starts settling in
and the self-doubt is in your ear like — rah —
you can't do this
and you're like okay, maybe I should just give up
first of all — we're not having any of that negative self-talk
second of all — if you don't give yourself
the space to turn your brain off
you might never finish what you start
if you're doubting yourself
my very first episode of this podcast
is about imposter syndrome
if you haven't checked that out
you should go back and give it a listen
I have resources for that too
that I'll put in the description of this episode
but what if you have such a bad case of burnout
that you don't finish what you started
or worse, you don't even start the thing that you wanted to start
we can't let that happen
SETUP: Meet Your Host and Theme of the Episode
hey there, I'm Melody Pose
your host of Jeans with a Blazer
a podcast about rewriting the rules of work and life
something I want to get out of the way right away is:
overthinking is not a flaw
there is nothing wrong with you for overanalyzing
and trying to get 27 steps ahead
before you even take step one
your brain and how you think — that's not the problem
the problem is
you may never have learned how to care for a mind that never stops creating
so that's what we're going to do in this episode
it's all about romanticizing the reset
doing the small but important rituals to shift your energy
and get you back to baseline
so you can do your thing
VIBE SETTING: Cozy and Softness Over Tough Love
if you're listening to this and not watching this
I am not in my business casual
business professional
I am in a cozy sweater
and I would encourage you to do the same thing
maybe you're at work or in the car and you can't
but imagine you have one in your trunk or purse or whatnot
this episode is not going to be about tough love
we're slowing down
we're learning how to embrace the softness
and why would we want to do that?
because softness is just as important
it helps you tune into yourself
it helps you notice more
be more intentional
finding softness will truly sharpen your mind
and let you listen more actively
and give you a chance to recharge
so you do not burn out
and I know this is starting to sound a little warm and fuzzy
but it's important
and just trust me on this one
PROBLEM: Grind Culture and Overwhelm
something that's difficult to do
when your mind is in hyperdrive
and you're go-go-go to the next thought
if you work hard and you're in that grind culture every single day
you may not give yourself ease
even worse
you might feel guilty for when you do take a break
and that's not okay either
not in my house
not in your rules — we're rewriting them
we're flipping the script
so put on some cozy socks
or if you're at work listening to this
grab yourself something warm or iced to sip on
and let's mosey our way into self-care for creatives and professionals
PART 1: My Story — Yoga Teacher Training and Learning to Sit with Discomfort

I usually go into a story time
and eventually, I'll start sharing stories other than mine
I'll keep your name anonymous
if you want to share a career fail or lesson that you think would be impactful
I’d love to share it with the audience
DM me on social media at Jeans with a Blazer
or send me an email at hello@jeanswithablazer.com

alright — it was 2016
I was going through a breakup
and it was a rough one, as breakups are

during that time, I was also going through a yoga teacher certification program
it was part of this path of self-discovery I was on
the program was 10 months long

part of the commitment was practicing yoga throughout the week
and meeting one weekend a month — Saturday and Sunday — from 9am to 7pm
and it wasn't just yoga poses and teaching classes
but studying yoga theory, the eight limbs, anatomy, muscle groups

it was very intensive
a lot of soft skills we worked on too

this particular weekend was two days after my breakup
I did not want to go
I wanted to skip it so bad

but the whole thing about the training was about showing up
you show up for yourself
you show up for your future students
you stand in your integrity

so against every muscle fiber in my being, I went
everyone knew I was struggling
because I had shared that I was having a really hard time in my personal life

that particular weekend, the area of yoga we were studying was Yin
if you don't know what Yin is —
it's a slow, restorative type of yoga where you hold poses for three to five minutes

they're not challenging poses physically —
you're not holding a headstand for five minutes
or chair pose for five minutes

it's more like mental judo you go through
and here's why:

it doesn't matter if you're not into yoga or the "woo" part of it
it applies to everyone
up until I took the teaching certification, yoga to me meant fitness
powerful classes
how much I could sweat and move and feel exhausted at the end

but Yin is all about finding that moment of discomfort
and what do we usually do when we experience discomfort?
our first instinct is to back away and find comfort

Yin doesn't play like that
Yin invites you to explore that space of discomfort
and see what you discover on the other side

so much is happening internally
you're literally facing your fears within your body
and your mind is bringing up all kinds of things you didn’t even realize were there

I was so resistant that weekend
I didn’t want to sit in stupid child's pose for four stupid minutes
I just wanted to go drown my sorrows in a margarita

but after that weekend, what I learned about myself was:
I needed to sit with my stillness
I needed to face that discomfort instead of running away from it

and I've had nothing but respect for the practice ever since

while not necessarily physically demanding, it does a number on you emotionally
highly recommend

what I learned was:
sometimes the things you resist most are actually what you need the most

PART 2: Self-Care Tips for Creatives and Professionals

Comfort and Coziness Tip #1: Routines (but not rigid ones)

I'm the type of person who gets bored easily
but routines make me feel human and grounded

so I'll say this:
don't force yourself to fit into a routine that someone else recommends

you don't have to wake up at 5am, go for a run, chug celery juice, read a book cover to cover, perform life-changing surgery
unless those things genuinely bring you joy
then pop off

but everyone's different
different needs, preferences, hormones, bodies

I'd love for you to focus on micro moments of joy first
build from there

and if you can't do it every day — that's okay
your routine is allowed to adapt and change

it will be there for you when you come back
whether it's after a vacation or a hard week
it's not going anywhere

I'm not even going to suggest a morning routine
because maybe mornings aren’t your thing
maybe you have other commitments
maybe you're a night owl

no rules in this house
the rule is that there are no rules

if you're not sure where to start, ask yourself:
what would make me feel good in this moment?
what action could I take to bring myself more ease and coziness?

I'll give you some examples:

Morning:
even though I'm not a morning person
I often have early calls
so I love the ritual of making coffee or tea

I got a job as a barista when I was 16
fell in love with coffee culture
the ritual of brewing coffee in a moka pot
frothing milk for a matcha
it brings me joy even if it's just for five minutes

Afternoon:
if I'm sitting for too long, I hop on my walking pad
even just five minutes helps
especially if I'm creatively blocked — movement helps hit refresh

Evening:
I have what I call my "teddy bear suit"
a cozy, matching outfit and socks
plus a weighted blanket and a fluffy duvet
when the week has kicked my butt, that's my reset

PART 2: Self-Care Tips for Creatives and Professionals
Comfort and Coziness Tip #1: Routines (but not rigid ones)
I'm the type of person who gets bored easily
but routines make me feel human and grounded
so I'll say this:
don't force yourself to fit into a routine that someone else recommends
you don't have to wake up at 5am, go for a run, chug celery juice, read a book cover to cover, perform life-changing surgery
unless those things genuinely bring you joy
then pop off
but everyone's different
different needs, preferences, hormones, bodies
I'd love for you to focus on micro moments of joy first
build from there
and if you can't do it every day — that's okay
your routine is allowed to adapt and change
it will be there for you when you come back
whether it's after a vacation or a hard week
it's not going anywhere
I'm not even going to suggest a morning routine
because maybe mornings aren’t your thing
maybe you have other commitments
maybe you're a night owl
no rules in this house
the rule is that there are no rules
if you're not sure where to start, ask yourself:
what would make me feel good in this moment?
what action could I take to bring myself more ease and coziness?
I'll give you some examples:
Morning:
even though I'm not a morning person
I often have early calls
so I love the ritual of making coffee or tea
I got a job as a barista when I was 16
fell in love with coffee culture
the ritual of brewing coffee in a moka pot
frothing milk for a matcha
it brings me joy even if it's just for five minutes
Afternoon:
if I'm sitting for too long, I hop on my walking pad
even just five minutes helps
especially if I'm creatively blocked — movement helps hit refresh
Evening:
I have what I call my "teddy bear suit"
a cozy, matching outfit and socks
plus a weighted blanket and a fluffy duvet
when the week has kicked my butt, that's my reset
(PAUSE)
Would you like me to keep going and break down the next section?
☕ Next would be: "Comfort and Coziness Tip #2: Play" and then "Tip #3: Mindfulness" and the Outro (Jargon Jar, Closing Thoughts, Next Episode Teaser)
Would you like me to continue? 🎙️ (Just say "yes!")
If yes, I can keep this flow going exactly like this!
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You said:
yes
ChatGPT said:
Awesome — here’s the next section, continuing with the same clean, structured format:
PART 2 (Continued): Self-Care Tips for Creatives and Professionals
Comfort and Coziness Tip #2: Take Time for Play
I was watching the movie Knocked Up
hilarious — a Judd Apatow film
Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd are in it
in one scene, they're sitting on a bench
Paul Rudd’s character is watching his daughter chase bubbles
and he says something like:
"I wish I liked anything as much as my kid loves bubbles."
he's pointing out how as kids, we find joy in the simplest things
and how as we grow up, life hardens us
or our experiences rob us of that pure joy
but it doesn’t have to be that way
you don't have to be sitting under a waterfall in Bali to feel that playful energy
by all means — go to Bali if you can! Let me know!
but what I'm talking about is finding micro moments of joy
everyone’s version of play looks different
but here are some simple ideas:
- Sit on the floor and draw like you did when you were a kid
  no pressure to be good at it — just for fun
- Put on a playlist and dance while you do the dishes
  feel like you're in a rom-com for a moment
- Use music to shift your energy
  if you're in your feels, sometimes you need a sad song
  but sometimes throwing on Cardi B or Fergie can instantly change your mood
- Play a silly board game with friends
  Cards Against Humanity is a personal favorite
- Go on a walk and spot weird cloud shapes
- Take a different route on your commute
  just because you're curious where it goes
taking a wrong turn for no reason other than curiosity?
literally a metaphor for life
remember when you were a kid and thought:
"when I'm a grown-up, I can do whatever I want"?
treat yourself to that kid moment
because you worked really hard to get here
you don't have to tie everything to an outcome or a productivity goal
play doesn’t have to be productive
it just has to make you feel alive again
when you give yourself permission to play, even for five minutes
you're reminding yourself it's safe to rest
you're rewiring for joy — not survival
Comfort and Coziness Tip #3: Mindfulness
if you’ve never practiced mindfulness, it’s honestly one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever accessed
and I'm not trying to take this podcast into super meta brainwave territory
but just trust me on this
mindfulness is very simple:
it's giving your thoughts and emotions permission to exist without attachment or judgment
why this is powerful:
we often think we are our thoughts and emotions
we get wrapped up in our anxiety or frustration
and it takes over
I've seen both sides of it —
teaching yoga in studios
and working on the business B2B side of mindfulness in workplaces
there’s real research showing mindfulness can expand the gray matter in your brain
the areas that control learning, memory, emotional regulation, and self-awareness
mindfulness is like a muscle you can strengthen
and you already have the tools to do it
if you're breathing right now — congrats, you're already halfway there
you don't have to block off an hour or sit in lotus pose
you don't have to clear your mind completely
you can practice mindfulness in 30 seconds
you can do it while walking
while listening to music
one example I love:
the Five Senses Meditation
how to do it:
- take a few generous breaths
- look around and silently name five things you can see
- then four things you can hear
- then three things you can feel
- then two things you can smell
- then one thing you can taste
it wakes up your brain
it anchors you to your senses
it reminds you that you're safe, here, now
Comfort and Coziness Tip #4: Create a Cozy Environment
it's important to make a home in your mind
but your surroundings can greatly influence how you feel too
I recently researched chromotherapy (color therapy)
limited studies, but lots of anecdotes
for example:
- Blues and greens are nature’s OG stress relievers
- Yellow is like a serotonin boost for your soul — sparks creativity and excitement
you don't need a whole "zen den"
but could you create a small cozy corner in your home?
even if you live in a one-bedroom like I do in Los Angeles — you can make it work
for me, it's my bed
a few years ago, I saved up and invested in really nice sheets
(Pima cotton, percale weave — way more to it than just thread count, by the way)
I built my dream sleep space slowly
a weighted blanket
a fluffy comforter
soft, cozy textures
I invested in that space because the ROI is my own well-being
and you can't really put a price on that
PART 3: Jargon Jar and Outro
Jargon Jar: This Episode’s Corporate Buzzword Roast
I saved the jargon jar for the end because today was all about coziness
didn't want to throw corporate cringe in the middle of it
today’s jargon:
“circle back”
submitted by Erica, @DreamMinty on Instagram
her comment:
"we’re constantly circling — we’re never getting anywhere"
it cracks me up because when someone says they'll "circle back,"
it’s usually a polite way of saying:
"I have no idea what you're asking, and I don't plan on addressing it anytime soon."
being from Florida, it reminds me of the Daytona 500 — just endless circles, no destination
and yes — I am guilty of saying "circle back"
and I loathe myself a little every time I do
better alternatives?
"I'll get back to you"
or the new twist I heard: "loop back around"
but hey — if you have ideas for better versions, send them my way!
DM me at Jeans with a Blazer or email hello@jeanswithablazer.com

Final Thoughts and What’s Next
I hope this episode was a nice little break from your day
and that you’re able to add a little softness wherever you can
thanks for hanging out with me
I'll chat with you next time on Jeans with a Blazer
Next episode teaser:
I have a very polarizing belief:
everyone should work at least one job in hospitality or retail
you’ll understand why — and the powerful lessons those jobs teach — in the next episode
so if you’ve ever been a barista, a server, or worked a cash register —
I see you, I respect you, and I can't wait to dive into that story with you
That’s a wrap!
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Melody Beuzelin